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Government’s Environment Agency declines Newbury MP Laura Farris’ request to prosecute Thames Water for River Lambourn ‘poisoning’

Government’s Environment Agency declines Newbury MP Laura Farris’ request to prosecute Thames Water for River Lambourn ‘poisoning’

Government’s Environment Agency declines Newbury MP Laura Farris’ request to prosecute Thames Water for River Lambourn ‘poisoning’

14 March 2024

The Environment Agency has responded to Newbury MP Laura Farris’ request to prosecute Thames Water for poisoning the River Lambourn.


Proposed agricultural development under consideration

Proposed agricultural development under consideration

Proposed agricultural development under consideration

13 March 2024

West Berkshire Council is currently reviewing plans for a contentious agricultural development in Leckhampstead.


New industrial development proposal put forward

New industrial development proposal put forward

New industrial development proposal put forward

13 March 2024

A proposal for a new industrial development at Theale has been submitted to West Berkshire Council for consideration.


My Newbury: River Thames at Streatley

My Newbury: River Thames at Streatley

My Newbury: River Thames at Streatley

12 March 2024

This My Newbury picture of the River Thames was taken by Tracey Godsmark from the bridge crossing the Thames at Goring and Streatley.


River Lambourn is ‘poisoned’ by sewage

River Lambourn is ‘poisoned’ by sewage

River Lambourn is ‘poisoned’ by sewage

06 March 2024

Plants and wildlife around the River Lambourn are dying, poisoned by raw sewage, it is claimed.


Lambourn flooding: Newbury MP Laura Farris accused Thames Water chief of ‘putting profits before people

Lambourn flooding: Newbury MP Laura Farris accused Thames Water chief of ‘putting profits before people

Lambourn flooding: Newbury MP Laura Farris accused Thames Water chief of ‘putting profits before people

05 March 2024

A river of raw sewage is once again flowing through Lambourn.

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My Newbury: An avenue of poplar trees near Boxford

My Newbury: An avenue of poplar trees near Boxford

My Newbury: An avenue of poplar trees near Boxford

05 March 2024

Here’s a picture from the Bagnor Estate taken by Edward McNaghten.


BBOWT urges public to vote for nature

BBOWT urges public to vote for nature

BBOWT urges public to vote for nature

29 February 2024

A LOCAL nature charity has published a list of priorities for all would-be MPs to sign up to


New fish hatchery opens on Englefield Estate

New fish hatchery opens on Englefield Estate

New fish hatchery opens on Englefield Estate

29 February 2024

A new coarse fish hatchery has been opened to support local anglers.


UPDATE: Where have all the flowers gone?

UPDATE: Where have all the flowers gone?

UPDATE: Where have all the flowers gone?

27 February 2024

UPDATE: The magnificent flower displays at Welford Park are in peril, says the estate.


Huge solar farm moves a step closer in West Berkshire

Huge solar farm moves a step closer in West Berkshire

Huge solar farm moves a step closer in West Berkshire

27 February 2024

The huge, multi million pound solar farm to be funded by West Berkshire Council on land near Grazeley has moved a step closer.


Watch out for woodpeckers!

Watch out for woodpeckers!

Watch out for woodpeckers!

26 February 2024

Listen out for great spotted woodpeckers this month as they drum on trees to announce their presence.


£50k Dragons’ Den success for EV chargers

£50k Dragons’ Den success for EV chargers

£50k Dragons’ Den success for EV chargers

21 February 2024

An electric charging start-up has won the support of a Dragon – after being trialled in West Berkshire.


Flood warnings issued

Flood warnings issued

Flood warnings issued

09 February 2024

Parts of the district are once again on high alert as further flood warnings have been issued.


Winter waxwings

Winter waxwings

Winter waxwings

02 February 2024

Ornithologists have been gathering in large numbers in a West Berkshire village after unusual visitors were spotted in the mistletoe.


Estate commits to greener future

Estate commits to greener future

Estate commits to greener future

30 January 2024

Welford Park has planted 15 acres of new woodland across its estate.


VIDEO: Iconic trees to all be felled amid safety concerns

VIDEO: Iconic trees to all be felled amid safety concerns

VIDEO: Iconic trees to all be felled amid safety concerns

26 January 2024

The first six trees have been removed from a Newbury park over safety concerns – with the rest expected to be felled by the end of the year.


Network Rail investigates flooding on Reading line

Network Rail investigates flooding on Reading line

Network Rail investigates flooding on Reading line

24 January 2024

Network Rail says ground works around the Green Park village area could have made recent flooding worse.


Help wanted for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch

Help wanted for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch

Help wanted for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch

23 January 2024

The world’s largest survey of garden birds – critical in monitoring declining species – needs people to join this weekend’s count.


Iconic trees to be felled amid safety concerns

Iconic trees to be felled amid safety concerns

Iconic trees to be felled amid safety concerns

17 January 2024

A number of iconic Newbury trees are to be felled this week – after a fourth one came down in recent high winds.


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